Asus Z97-A - RAM not working

iongion

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Apr 22, 2016
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Hello!

Recently bought new hardware to make my own computer.

Current specs:
Asus Z97-A
CPU 4790K

I have 32 GB of memory that come in 4 modules of 8 GB that I inherited from a previous dual XEON workstation.
The model is:
Samsung PC3 - 10600R 09-10-E1-P0
M393B1K70BH1-CH9

The red led on top of Mem OK button is blinking and there is nothing on the screen.
The monitor's led stays red.
I did not install any graphic card, there is only the cpu and memory.
I have tried all memory bars and none works.

I also had some old 2 X 4GB memory modules, the model is:
Crucial DDR3 1600 UDIMM 1.5V CL11
CT51264BA160BJ.M8FP

With this model, I can start the computer, it gets into the BIOS and I see nothing wrong.

I am aware that these memory modules are faster, but I really do not want to throw away those
32GB

Is this solvable ?



 

iongion

Commendable
Apr 22, 2016
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You are right - what memory do you recommend for this set-up, I like to play Starcraft 2 and Mass Effect, I am an old dude with not so much high ideals - I received these 2 components as a gift from work :)
 

iongion

Commendable
Apr 22, 2016
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I have a 780 TI.
I am also a software developer and it happens I have around 4-5 VMS started in VirtualBox so the more memory, the better for the programming experience as I do not need to wait tons of time of memory swaping.
The hard drive is a Samsung EVO Pro SSD 840 or something likes this(also received last year as New Year gift)
Do you think those memories are bad/expensive ?
 

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